Terminator Genisys

In 2029 John Connor leads the human resistance against Skynet, but a fresh intelligence leak exposes a threat that doesn't obey a single timeline. Skynet is planning attacks that reach backward as well as forward, forcing Connor and a ragged coalition to rethink how to protect the future. Old strategies no longer work, allies from different eras collide, and personal loyalties get tangled with tactical necessity. The story pushes familiar Terminator elements into new configurations, trading a straight war-of-the-future narrative for fractured timelines and the moral costs of fighting an enemy that can rewrite history.

Released in 2015, the film was directed by Alan Taylor and developed from material by Patrick Lussier and Laeta Kalogridis, with franchise veteran Gale Anne Hurd involved in production. It serves as a rebooted entry in the long-running Terminator franchise, bringing established characters back under a new timeline framework.

Critical reaction was mixed, reflected in its average user score of about 5.95 out of 10. Reviewers and audiences praised the spectacle and the return of an iconic face, while many criticized the story for feeling overcomplicated and uneven in tone. Performances by the leads drew attention, but opinions diverged on whether the film's twists improved or cluttered the mythology.

As part of the Terminator canon, this installment reignited conversations about rebooting classic franchises and the risks of altering beloved continuity. Arnold Schwarzenegger's presence as a guardian figure became a major selling point, and the movie's timeline reset is often referenced in debates about legacy sequels and how time travel is used to refresh long-running series.

The film did not secure major awards recognition. While it generated box office and fan discussion, it wasn’t a critical awards contender, and any nominations it received were not among the industry's top-tier prizes.